Why do I get so much junk mail?
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) makes deals with businesses to increase the amount of standard mail (junk mail) that’s sent. Read More
Returns, Driver’s Licenses and The Retail Equation
Stores will often ask you to show your driver’s license (or other government-issued ID) when you return a purchase and then record your information along with information about the returned items to help identify patterns of return fraud or abuse. Read More
Do I have to provide my credit card when paying by check in California?
No, a store in California can’t
Read MoreWhat’s a data breach?
A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an unauthorized individual. It could be a result of
Read MoreCalifornia Court Ruling Strengthens Consumer Privacy: Retail Stores Not Allowed to Collect Zip Codes
On Feb. 10, 2011, the California Supreme Court ruled that retail stores are not allowed to request and record a consumer's zip code as part of a credit card transaction. Read More
Can I refuse to give my Social Security number to a business or doctor?
Yes, you can refuse unless you’re Read More